Geothermobarometry, P-T paths and metamorphic field gradients of high-pressure rocks from the Adula Nappe, Central Alps

Journal of Metamorphic Geology

Volumn 21, Issue 8, 2003, Pages 813-829

  Dale, J ^a   Holland, T J B ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE   (Australia)

^b UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Adula Nappe; Central Alpine metamorphism; Eclogite; High pressure amphibolite; Metamorphic gradient

Indexed keywords

AMPHIBOLITE; ECLOGITE; GEOBAROMETRY; GEOTHERMOMETRY; HIGH PRESSURE; METAMORPHISM; P-T CONDITIONS; PETROGRAPHY;

EUROPE;

EID: 0142151780     PISSN: 02634929     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1525-1314.2003.00483.x     Document Type: Article

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